USB cable - Driver download
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Hello, it is the cable for the Picaxe-08m servo driver kit. I think I downloaded the AXE027 file. This is my first time working on this project.
I am using Windows Vista. I have instructions but I don't understand some of the instructions. I extracted the files but I did not see anymore instructions after I extracted the files. After I extracted the files, I inserted the cable but Windows tells me it does not see the files. I don't know if I extracted the drivers from the zip files. I extracted the drivers from my document files.
The following are the instructions I am trying to follow:
AXE027 PICAXE USB CABLE
Index:
1.0) Introduction
2.0) General tips for using the AXE027 USB cable
3.0) Windows Installation
4.0) Linux Installation
5.0) Mac OS X Installation
6.0) Windows CE/PocketPC/Mobile Installation
7.0) PICAXE Download Circuit
8.0) AXE027 Circuit Diagram
Thank you.
I am using Windows Vista. I have instructions but I don't understand some of the instructions. I extracted the files but I did not see anymore instructions after I extracted the files. After I extracted the files, I inserted the cable but Windows tells me it does not see the files. I don't know if I extracted the drivers from the zip files. I extracted the drivers from my document files.
The following are the instructions I am trying to follow:
AXE027 PICAXE USB CABLE
Index:
1.0) Introduction
2.0) General tips for using the AXE027 USB cable
3.0) Windows Installation
4.0) Linux Installation
5.0) Mac OS X Installation
6.0) Windows CE/PocketPC/Mobile Installation
7.0) PICAXE Download Circuit
8.0) AXE027 Circuit Diagram
Thank you.
I don't have a copy of Vista to hand so these instructions may not be exact, but should be the basic principles to follow ...
First, download the "AXE027 USB Driver for XP / 2000 / 2003 / Vista".
Use Explorer to locate the downloaded .ZIP file, click on it and you should get a list of files including "FTD2XX.DLL". Click on File -> Extract All and extract the files to somewhere on disk.
Then, obtain the "Windows Vista Installation Guide" from http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm.
Insert the AXE027 cable, and when it indicates "Found New Hardware" follow the guide, and choose the directory the earlier files were extracted into.
Hopefully it should then indicate the drivers were installed.
First, download the "AXE027 USB Driver for XP / 2000 / 2003 / Vista".
Use Explorer to locate the downloaded .ZIP file, click on it and you should get a list of files including "FTD2XX.DLL". Click on File -> Extract All and extract the files to somewhere on disk.
Then, obtain the "Windows Vista Installation Guide" from http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm.
Insert the AXE027 cable, and when it indicates "Found New Hardware" follow the guide, and choose the directory the earlier files were extracted into.
Hopefully it should then indicate the drivers were installed.
Hello, I found the FTD2XX.DLL, I did click on it but Windows tells me it can't open this file. I did extracted all the files. I inserted the cable and followed the instructions. Windows tell me it can't find the C:\Users\David\desktop\CDM 2.00.00 (Certified). The file is located in C:\Users\David\Documents\axe027[1]
I tried to install using C:\Users\David\Documents\axe027[1], but Windows tells me, it can't find the driver.
I tried to install using C:\Users\David\Documents\axe027[1], but Windows tells me, it can't find the driver.
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Which version of Windows are you using, XP, Vista, other, and 32 or 64-bit ?
What does the New Hardware Detected pop-up describe the device as, or how is that identified within Device Manager ?
Normally it's extract the driver files and, when the New Hardware Wizard pops-up indicating "AXE027 PICAXE USB", change to the required directory, click okay and it all installs. The error seems to suggests you've not got an AXE027, don't have the AXE027 drivers, or have not extracted them to the directory you are telling the Wizard they are in.
What does the New Hardware Detected pop-up describe the device as, or how is that identified within Device Manager ?
Normally it's extract the driver files and, when the New Hardware Wizard pops-up indicating "AXE027 PICAXE USB", change to the required directory, click okay and it all installs. The error seems to suggests you've not got an AXE027, don't have the AXE027 drivers, or have not extracted them to the directory you are telling the Wizard they are in.
What does the New Hardware Detected pop-up describe the device as when you insert the cable ?
For XP, and I expect Vista is similar - Use Explorer / My Computer to locate the downloaded .ZIP file, double-click on it and you should get a list of files including "FTD2XX.DLL". Click on File -> Extract All and extract the files to somewhere on disk.
Hello, when I insert the cable describes the device as AXE027 Picaxe USB. Windows tell me it can't find the driver software for the device.
I extracted all the files to C:\Users\David\Documents\axe027[1]. I copied the files onto a disc. I inserted the cable and then inserted the disc. Windows tell me it can't find the driver after I inserted the disc.
I extracted all the files to C:\Users\David\Documents\axe027[1]. I copied the files onto a disc. I inserted the cable and then inserted the disc. Windows tell me it can't find the driver after I inserted the disc.
Normally it's a case of simply telling Windows New Hardware Wizard which disc or directory the drivers are in, clicking OK and it installs them.
I'm not sure what to suggest as you're having the same problem on two PC's. It's probably something very simple to resolve if we were looking over your shoulder but not so easy otherwise.
Do you have a friend who has some experience in Device Driver installation, or anyone who can just look over your shoulder to see if you are missing something in the process ? I know how easy it is to get stuck in the "this should work" loop that what's stopping it working can get overlooked.
Alternatively, perhaps a screen shot of every screen which the New Hardware Wizard brings up, or a list of exactly what each screen asks for and what information you provide as it progresses.
I'm not sure what to suggest as you're having the same problem on two PC's. It's probably something very simple to resolve if we were looking over your shoulder but not so easy otherwise.
Do you have a friend who has some experience in Device Driver installation, or anyone who can just look over your shoulder to see if you are missing something in the process ? I know how easy it is to get stuck in the "this should work" loop that what's stopping it working can get overlooked.
Alternatively, perhaps a screen shot of every screen which the New Hardware Wizard brings up, or a list of exactly what each screen asks for and what information you provide as it progresses.
Hello, I don't know of anyone with experience in Device Driver installation. I will have to go to a computer store and hire help.
The steps I have been taking and messages I have been receiving are:
1-Downloaded driver from website.
AXE027 PICAXE USB Download Cable
This is the latest driver for the USB Download Cable (part AXE027), required if your computer or laptop does not have a spare serial port (note that Windows 95 and NT do not support USB devices).
USB Driver for XP / 2000 / 2003 / Vista
2- Extracted All files to (C:\Users\David\Documents\axe027[1])
19 items were extracted.
3- Inserted USB cable
4- Windows message (Found new hardware) (Windows needs to intall driver software for AXE027 Picaxe USB)
5- Clicked on Locate and install software.
6- Clicked on (I don't have a disc. Show me other options)
7- Message from Windows(Windows was unable to intall your AXE027 Picaxe USB)(Windows could not fine the driver for your device)
Thank you.
The steps I have been taking and messages I have been receiving are:
1-Downloaded driver from website.
AXE027 PICAXE USB Download Cable
This is the latest driver for the USB Download Cable (part AXE027), required if your computer or laptop does not have a spare serial port (note that Windows 95 and NT do not support USB devices).
USB Driver for XP / 2000 / 2003 / Vista
2- Extracted All files to (C:\Users\David\Documents\axe027[1])
19 items were extracted.
3- Inserted USB cable
4- Windows message (Found new hardware) (Windows needs to intall driver software for AXE027 Picaxe USB)
5- Clicked on Locate and install software.
6- Clicked on (I don't have a disc. Show me other options)
7- Message from Windows(Windows was unable to intall your AXE027 Picaxe USB)(Windows could not fine the driver for your device)
Thank you.
shouldn't step 6 be "I do have a disc" and then you point it to the location?
in this case, the directory you put it in would be the disc
Not a vista user.
although on the other hand, other USB junk I have you had to run the installer before you asked windows to look for the disc
frustrating WIFI dongles
in this case, the directory you put it in would be the disc
Not a vista user.
although on the other hand, other USB junk I have you had to run the installer before you asked windows to look for the disc
frustrating WIFI dongles
After step 6 it should go to a screen offering "Check for a solution" and "Browse my Computer for Driver software". Click the "Browse..." option and it should offer an new screen with an option to specify the location of your disk / directory ( according to the FTDI Vista installation guide, and that matches my vague memories of installing drivers under Vista ).
The heading for the "Check solution..." / "Browse..." is "Windows Couldn't find driver software for your device" ( which is correct ) and is as described in your Step 7 : At that point you need to click "Browse...", not "Check solution...", nor click Cancel Button.
The heading for the "Check solution..." / "Browse..." is "Windows Couldn't find driver software for your device" ( which is correct ) and is as described in your Step 7 : At that point you need to click "Browse...", not "Check solution...", nor click Cancel Button.
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Thanks, I will try it.